Primary Teacher (Prep)

Townsville Catholic Education; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote area benefits

17.5% annual leave loading

Long service leave after 7 years

Salary packaging options

Up to 14 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education in Mundingburra, QLD, is seeking an inspiring Primary Teacher (Prep) for a fixed-term role in 2027, teaching Prep on Mondays.

You will design engaging lessons, use diverse assessments, provide meaningful feedback, and uphold Catholic values while supporting every learner to feel included and confident.

Qualifications

• Tertiary teaching qualifications and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (or eligibility).
• Fixed-term role for 2027 school year, Mondays only.

Responsibilities

• Teach Prep at St Joseph's Catholic School, Mundingburra (Prep).
• Design engaging lessons with clear expectations.
• Utilise a range of assessments and provide meaningful feedback.
• Prioritise student safety, wellbeing and inclusivity.
• Uphold Catholic values in daily teaching and school life.

Skills

Primary teaching

Curriculum planning

Assessment

Student engagement

Education

QCT registration

Job description

$86,600 - $124,725 a year

1d ago , from Diocese of Townsville Catholic Education

Location: St Joseph's Catholic School - Mundingburra QLD

Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,725 pending experience + Super + Allowances

Ready to make Fridays your favorite day of the week? St Joesph's Catholic School, Mundingburrais looking for an inspiring, passionate Primary Teacher (Prep) with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers to join our team for a fantastic fixed-term role working Mondays for the entire 2027 school year!

In this unique role, you’ll be teaching Prep, joining a supportive team of dedicated educators who work closely with families to create the best possible learning experience for every child. Your knowledge of contemporary teaching practices, combined with your ability to adapt and nurture a diverse range of learners, will ensure that each student feels included, valued, and confident as they begin their educational journey.

In your classroom, you’ll spark curiosity and a love of learning by designing engaging lessons, setting clear expectations, and continually reflecting on your practice to keep improving. You’ll use a range of assessment tools to understand each student’s progress, celebrate their growth, and give meaningful feedback that helps them thrive.

Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. WithMagnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on itsdoorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm-lined beaches, vibrant markets,and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestylethat makes Townsville such a rewarding place to live and work.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

For more information, please review the fullposition description.

About us

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Access to remote area benefits
• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packagingoptions
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leaveavailable to the primary carer, regardless of gender